Algoma University College

Thesis in Computer Science

Thesis Agreement

Date Submitted

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 Sept 19/ 1996

Student Number

Student Name

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 Mark Belsito

Faculty Advisor

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 Prof. Klaus Peltsch

Project Title

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 An Investigation of the Performance Aspects of Fast Ethernet

Project Description

     The purpose of the thesis is to investigate the performance aspects of
100 mbit/sec ethernet or fast ethernet.  This will entail a study and comparison 
of 10 mbit/sec and 100 mbit/sec scenarios including measurements on delay time,
response time and throughput aspects utilizing various applications.  Fast 
ethernet is becoming a popular option in the marketplace but is likely 
misunderstood in terms of what its actual capabilities are.  By this we mean 
to test, rationalize and/or show that the full specified bandwidth of a network
may in fact seldom, if ever be achieved.  In addition, it is desirable to 
review the performance of TCP/IP over fast ethernet and discuss improvements 
especially in light of the changes planned for TCP/IP over ATM.  The proposed 
test site for this work is the network at Algoma University.